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Puerto San José
City in Escuintla , Guatemala
Overview
Puerto San José is a key port and lively coastal town on Guatemala's Pacific shore, drawing visitors for its dark sand beaches and fresh seafood. While primarily serving local tourism, the city is a gateway to the country's sun-soaked southern coast with a laid-back vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Escuintla
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
13.93°, -90.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$685
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
16.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1421 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GSJ
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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